[RBW] Re: 56cm Sam Hillborne on SF craigslist

2013-10-20 Thread Joe Bernard
He says in the ad it's about half of the new price, which is a reasonable approach if someone wants a quick sale. I think he could get more, but with winter coming it could take quite a awhile. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Saturday, October 19, 2013 10:27:32 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: Wow!

[RBW] WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

2013-10-20 Thread Abcyclehank
Looking for either an Atlantis frame or possibly a Quickbeam complete bike. Anyone contemplating parting with one please let me know. Ryan Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Brooks Leather Bar Tape

2013-10-20 Thread Coconutbill
Definitely not over-the-top. Big fan of the Brooks tape,eh? The price always seemed over the top compared to cloth tape, but I have no doubt it is way more comfortable. I'm building up a bike with the new 52cm Boscos, cork grips, paul thumbies maybe leather tape is the way to go, we'll

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm Sam Hillborne on SF craigslist

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
Winter is coming. On 10/20/13, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote: He says in the ad it's about half of the new price, which is a reasonable approach if someone wants a quick sale. I think he could get more, but with winter coming it could take quite a awhile. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA.

[RBW] Re: Brooks Leather Bar Tape

2013-10-20 Thread Clayton
I like Brooks tape. For me, it is probably going to work out to being about the same price as cork. The reason? I have unrapped and rerapped My Brooks tape about 13-15 times. Changing brake levers, handlebars, adjusting spacing, making room up top for aero bars etc. It is durable..very

[RBW] Re: New to me, Sam Hilborne coming soon.

2013-10-20 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Excellent! Don't get so caught up in riding that you forget to take/post pictures. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Family bike adventure

2013-10-20 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Love the Riv-ish family adventures... whether to the toy store or bandit s240. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Free (you pay shipping) new Shimano SPD shoes size 37

2013-10-20 Thread Julian
A brand new, never used pair of Shimano SH MO-38 SPD shoes in size 37. A bit too small for my wife, doing no one any good sitting in our closet, would like to see them used. Free (but you pay the shipping). Regards, Julian Westerhout Bloomington, IL -- You received this message because

[RBW] A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
It was a BEAUTIFUL Saturday morning... 66F when I began, 84F when I finished four hours, 37 miles and 2,400ft of climbing later. I rode about half of the upcoming Strada Rossa course (March 15th, be there!) and had a great time out there. I was on 32mm Challenge Eroicas on my 50/34 X 11-28 geared

[RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread dougP
The last time I saw that bike it sported M'stache bars chubby knobbies. Looking forward to March 15. dougP On Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:53:36 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: It was a BEAUTIFUL Saturday morning... 66F when I began, 84F when I finished four hours, 37 miles and

[RBW] Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread Coconutbill
My first venture to San Diego county, was epic. after biking to the metrolink, I caught the Amtrak in Burbank, met Hugh, we drove to Julian, met Bruce and Curtis, we all rode out to the wilderness. Due to a late start, and a setting sun, we found refuge above a meadow, just below some trees,

[RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
Beautiful ride! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread Deacon Patrick
Looks wonderful this time of year! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, October 20, 2013 12:14:43 PM UTC-6, Coconutbill wrote: My first venture to San Diego county, was epic. after biking to the metrolink, I caught the Amtrak in Burbank, met Hugh, we drove to Julian, met Bruce and Curtis, we

[RBW] Re: Sunday Solo Sites of San Diego Ride

2013-10-20 Thread Coconutbill
Curtis, SD county has some beautiful camping. I'll try to stay in the loop and hopefully join you in the future. best, Evan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread hsmitham
Hey there Coconut Bill, no mention of the sweet brew once back in town?? Deacon it was indeed great weather and the scenery was sublime...I'll post my thoughts an pictures in due time, Evan, Curtis my Brother Bruce were excellent partners in a short but sweet getta away. ~Hugh On Sunday,

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
It's hard to keep them straight: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/10388528646/ :-) On 10/20/13, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Beautiful ride! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
Wow, that looks like it was just a great all around nice time. Love the two-lane road and the off-road pictures! On 10/20/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hey there Coconut Bill, no mention of the sweet brew once back in town?? Deacon it was indeed great weather and the scenery was

[RBW] FS: Nitto, MUSA, Soma

2013-10-20 Thread Sean Cleary
Lightly used handlebars from my Homer Hilsen and tandem. Soma has short reach and drop with beautiful chrome plating while the Nitto is heat treated, has longer reach and deeper bends. Nitto Noodle - heat treated model, 46cm wide, 26.0 clamp. $70 includes shipping to 48 states. Soma Highway

[RBW] Re: WTB 68cm (Rivendell only)

2013-10-20 Thread Kelly
Quickbeam 68cm - Complete Bike as Pictured - 2000.00 Included is an extra set of Wheels that originally came with it. Dyno and lights included. Front Bag included Saddle not included. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tksleeper/sets/72157633031703828/

[RBW] Re: Brooks Leather Bar Tape

2013-10-20 Thread SeanMac
Brooks tape, in my opinion, is well worth the $. I used black Brooks tape to wrap the bars of my Bob Brown custom back in the fall of 2007. That tape is still on my bike - enduring over 10,000 miles of riding as well as my winter rides on the trainer in my basement. Sean On Sunday, October

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
David, When we left the Sunrise Hwy (S1) and headed off road toward Big Laguna Lake I was totally thinking how much you would have enjoyed it. I recall riding some of these same Jeep roads and single track back in the 90's and it lived up to my recollections with small drop off's and smooth

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
I was of a mind to make this one, but couldn't quite pull it off. I was there in spirit though! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: David, When we left the Sunrise Hwy (S1) and headed off road toward Big Laguna Lake I was totally thinking how much you would have enjoyed it.

[RBW] FS: Nitto, MUSA, Soma

2013-10-20 Thread Sean Cleary
One more item: mint condition Tektro TRP RRL brake lever pair. Grey alloy, black hoods. My favorite lever ergonomics. $55 shipped to 48 states. Combine with a handlebar (or more) and subtract $10 off total. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
You were. Next one :-) Best, ~Hugh On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 2:54 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: I was of a mind to make this one, but couldn't quite pull it off. I was there in spirit though! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: David, When we left

[RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread Mike Schiller
I'm sorry I missed it. Had a dermatology appt. Friday and am still recovering from my Shingles then Flu month off the bike. I'm feeling stronger every day and will be there for the next one, for sure. So you didn't drop down to Pine Valley? I was worried about climbing up Hwy 79 with

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Mike, You were missed. Your correct we did not drop down to Pine Valley as a group. From Big Laguna Lake Curtis dropped down to PV to his friends cabin the rest of us riding North on single track to Noble Canyon trail head @ S1 and back down to Julian, which I must say was another high light

[RBW] FS: New in box Aerohead Velocity Rim

2013-10-20 Thread Lynne Fitz
There was a special 650b run. If Lesli is selling one of those,I am all over it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread Leslie
This one shows 'em both: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6929389295/in/set-72157604046492434# -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Platrack Real World Feedback

2013-10-20 Thread Minh
OkDokee, So i've been using a basket on my Nitto Mini Front for about a year, overall happy with it, but with heavier loads it was a little wobbly (it was secured with many zip-ties) it was never dangerous but i just wanted something a little more secure to zip-tie to so picked up a platrack

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
HA! Yes, that lets you compare and contrast :-) On 10/20/13, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote: This one shows 'em both: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/6929389295/in/set-72157604046492434# -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Platrack Real World Feedback

2013-10-20 Thread WETH
I have used one for about two years; I think it's a visual/perception issue. It looks like it extends out quite far, but when I look from the front or rear of the bike it does not extend out as far as my large Saddlesack on the rear. Also my albatross bars are wider still, so I encounter no

[RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback

2013-10-20 Thread hsmitham
I'm with Erl I think it's a visual/perception thing...I've only ridden with mine for a couple of weeks, but just recently went off road with it on single track and had no issues with it say getting caught up with branches or impeding me in any way. I carried the Slickersack on it and it

[RBW] Re: Platrack Real World Feedback

2013-10-20 Thread hsmitham
Minh, Here is an image of the Platrack stays on my recent ride. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/10376007783/lightbox/ This was open single track but we had just dropped down through tighter ST. ~Hugh On Sunday, October 20, 2013 5:21:58 PM UTC-7, Minh wrote: OkDokee, So i've been

[RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread hsmitham
Nice looking day of riding. I'm psyched for RSR. ~Hugh On Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:53:36 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: It was a BEAUTIFUL Saturday morning... 66F when I began, 84F when I finished four hours, 37 miles and 2,400ft of climbing later. I rode about half of the upcoming

[RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread dougP
Great photos! I look forward to figuring out on a map where you went. New turf to me. I'll be there for the next one, though. dougP On Sunday, October 20, 2013 11:14:43 AM UTC-7, Coconutbill wrote: My first venture to San Diego county, was epic. after biking to the metrolink, I caught

Re: [RBW] Re: Mt. Laguna S24O

2013-10-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Pretty straight forward I'll work on getting a map together unless Curtis beats me to it. He has a map of the area. We made a few wrong turns, but nothing too hard to rectify. It was fun getting lost...and we didn't lose much elevation in doing so. I know you'll dig this area. Best, ~Hugh

Re: [RBW] Re: 56cm Sam Hillborne on SF craigslist

2013-10-20 Thread Michael
Well, the reason I call it cheap is only because seems like lotsa oold Rivs I have seen online for sale have asking prices that are for more than their original values from when they were production bikes. Those, I just don't get.. I could understand if they have Son hubs and Phil stuff

[RBW] Re: Family bike adventure

2013-10-20 Thread hsmitham
Peter, I think it's awesome to get some power generated with those little legs. So much better than couching at home or in a petrol burner. Thanks for the share. ~Hugh On Saturday, October 19, 2013 11:32:38 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote: Not many trips that we can all go on together, my 7 year

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
It was a really good morning! My legs weren't ready for that much climbing though... feeling it today! On 10/20/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Nice looking day of riding. I'm psyched for RSR. ~Hugh On Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:53:36 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: It was a

[RBW] Re: FS: New in box Aerohead Velocity Rim

2013-10-20 Thread Lesli Larson
On Friday, October 18, 2013 1:52:04 PM UTC-7, Lesli Larson wrote: Selling brand new, in the box, Velocity Aerohead Rim. Silver rim with 32h drilling. The Aerohead is a lightweight racing rim ideal for tires from 20mm wide up to 28mm wide. Local delivery preferred. $45.00 plus shipping

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Yeah I had the same felling with my legs but in a good way. Now ready to do it again. On Oct 20, 2013 9:47 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It was a really good morning! My legs weren't ready for that much climbing though... feeling it today! On 10/20/13, hsmitham

[RBW] Baggins Candy Bar and Bannana Bag

2013-10-20 Thread N.F
I've looked at this site before, but have never posted anything. I thought it would be appropriate to ask you all about this. I ride a blue frame Rambouillet that I've had for seven years. It's my daily rider and I use it for everything - commuting, running errands and long weekend rides.

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa 58.7 Web Special but...

2013-10-20 Thread Will @ Riv
correct it was an error. fixed! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

[RBW] Re: Appaloosa 58.7 Web Special but...

2013-10-20 Thread Don Compton
I live in Northern Ca. and get to visit Riv Headquarters once in awhile. Last time I was able to ride an Appaloosa and I was amazed with the handling of this bike. Its very eye-opening how much we give up thinking that a racer-influenced design is so good. That influence really distorts

[RBW] Re: PRICE DROP! Still For Sale: Sackville Slickersack/Nitto Platrack

2013-10-20 Thread Jesus DeMolina
Hi Jim, I know this is a long shot, but is the rack still available? Best Regards, Jay On Saturday, July 13, 2013 8:12:13 PM UTC-7, Jim wrote: Hi Folks: These are still available. Price reduced to $200, or make an offer. Thanks for your interest! Jim in Boulder On Sunday,

[RBW] Re: Small South Dakota Rambouillet still for sale?

2013-10-20 Thread Kathy C
It won't go to waste :-) Kathy On Friday, October 18, 2013 1:24:14 AM UTC-4, bo richardson wrote: thanks it looked like a great bike glad it isnt going to waste thanks again -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: About to start experimenting with centerpulls

2013-10-20 Thread Johan Larsson
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 8:30:30 PM UTC+2, Bill Lindsay wrote: /.../ Anyway, can anyone share about changing straight from modern dual pivot caliper brakes to centerpulls and liking them better? I'm interested to hear about it. /.../ Well, I liked Weinmann 610's better than the

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto top rack, Schwalbe Marathon Duremes, Silver brakes, etc..

2013-10-20 Thread gordo
Price drop - $100 for a set of 2 brand new Schwalbe Marathon Dureme 700 x 50 tires (including shipping within the continental U.S). Tires have never been mounted but I will remove them from original boxes in order to fit into a smaller shipping box. On Wednesday, October 16, 2013 1:41:15 PM

[RBW] FS: New Schwalbe Mondial Tires 700x47

2013-10-20 Thread jar351
I'm on a mission to find the largest 700c tires that will fit (well) on my Miyata touring bike. I tried these Schwalbe Mondials and found that they just BARELY fit, too tight in fact for practical use. So unfortunately they must go. Sold as 47mm, they measure closer to 42mm on my 23mm rims. In

[RBW] Rivendell Readers

2013-10-20 Thread Tom Rooker
I would like to sell Rivendell Readers issues 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 (two issues), 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 37, 38, 39. Along with Rivendell No.8 Spring 2001, and two 2006 catalogues: The first 2006 Aboutus states, We're a twelve-person, twelve-year old bike

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
And hopefully your back agrees! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah I had the same felling with my legs but in a good way. Now ready to do it again. On Oct 20, 2013 9:47 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It was a really good morning! My legs weren't ready

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
So far. On Oct 20, 2013 10:14 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: And hopefully your back agrees! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah I had the same felling with my legs but in a good way. Now ready to do it again. On Oct 20, 2013 9:47 PM, cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] Re: A Grand Day Out (plus Map My Ride observation)

2013-10-20 Thread cyclotourist
...so good! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: So far. On Oct 20, 2013 10:14 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: And hopefully your back agrees! On 10/20/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah I had the same felling with my legs but in a good